Plantain Cutlets / Aratikaya cutlets

Boiled Plantains	3 (remove the skin and grate the plantain)
Onion	1 finely chopped
Green chillies	2 finely chopped
Seasonings	½ tsp Red chilli powder  ¼ tsp Turmeric 2. tsp Salt
Fresh herbs	Handful of chopped cilantro and mint chopped
Lime juice	1
Garam masala	Dry roast : 4 cloves 2 elachi ½ inch cinnamon 1tsp poppy seeds 1tbsp dry coconut powder (Grind into fine powder)
Oil	As required (shallow frying only)

* Boil the plantains in a pressure cooker  for 2-3 whistles over high flame.

* Allow to cool down, remove the skin and grate the boil plantains without any lumps.

* Add onions, green chilies, herbs, lime juice, garam masala and seasonings. 

* Combine all ingredients very well.

* Divide mixture into 12 to 15  equal portions. 

* Shape the divided mixture into desired shapes or patties.

*Heat 2tbsp of oil in a wide non stick pan.

*Arrange  the patties and fry on high to medium flame till both sides turn semi crispy and golden in color.

*Serve hot as a side dish or snack.